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South Florida firefighters rescue cat trapped in car engine - WTVX
South Florida firefighters rescue cat trapped in car engine WTVX
Published on 18 May 2025 | 10:00 am
Airborne rangers drill on Lake Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life
Airborne rangers drill on Lake Okeechobee South Central Florida Life
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:14 pm
Anglers call on FWC to stop the spraying - South Central Florida Life
Anglers call on FWC to stop the spraying South Central Florida Life
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:52 pm
Okeechobee County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony - WFLX
Okeechobee County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony WFLX
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:51 am
Okeechobee County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony - Yahoo
Okeechobee County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony Yahoo
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:47 am
Hundreds of firefighters to participate in live fire training in Okeechobee County - Yahoo
Hundreds of firefighters to participate in live fire training in Okeechobee County Yahoo
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:12 am
A look at lake Okeechobee and the estuary before rainy season - Wink News
A look at lake Okeechobee and the estuary before rainy season Wink News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 12:31 am
Low Lake Okeechobee levels spark concern, hope for Southwest Florida - Wink News
Low Lake Okeechobee levels spark concern, hope for Southwest Florida Wink News
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:46 pm
Burn ban lifted in Okeechobee County due to 'alleviated drought conditions' - WFLX
Burn ban lifted in Okeechobee County due to 'alleviated drought conditions' WFLX
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:41 pm
Fort Myers Beach sees clear waters as Lake Okeechobee levels decline - Wink News
Fort Myers Beach sees clear waters as Lake Okeechobee levels decline Wink News
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:39 pm
Two Okeechobee men killed in head-on crash on SR 68 - South Central Florida Life
Two Okeechobee men killed in head-on crash on SR 68 South Central Florida Life
Published on 14 May 2025 | 12:35 pm
Teacher Feature: Okeechobee educator leads largest elementary team in the district - WPEC
Teacher Feature: Okeechobee educator leads largest elementary team in the district WPEC
Published on 13 May 2025 | 1:52 pm
Patricia Anne Young Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 1:33 am
Officials warn of potential blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee - WPEC
Officials warn of potential blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lake Okeechobee - The Palm Beach Post
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lake Okeechobee The Palm Beach Post
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
FORECAST: Few storms possible near Lake Okeechobee and Treasure Coast Friday - WPTV
FORECAST: Few storms possible near Lake Okeechobee and Treasure Coast Friday WPTV
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Texas man reports UFO sighting near Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life
Texas man reports UFO sighting near Okeechobee South Central Florida Life
Published on 6 May 2025 | 5:58 pm
Judge rules in favor of State Road 7 expansion from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th St. - WFLX
Judge rules in favor of State Road 7 expansion from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th St. WFLX
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Warren Sapp sends a clear message to Okeechobee County officials over unlawful arrest - Athlon Sports
Warren Sapp sends a clear message to Okeechobee County officials over unlawful arrest Athlon Sports
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee inmate dies from suspected self-harm - WPEC
Okeechobee inmate dies from suspected self-harm WPEC
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Reef Balls visible as Lake Okeechobee recedes - South Central Florida Life
Reef Balls visible as Lake Okeechobee recedes South Central Florida Life
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Brandon Reed Whitlock - 2025 - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Tribute Archive
Brandon Reed Whitlock - 2025 - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Tribute Archive
Published on 25 April 2025 | 12:47 pm
Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting - ABC17NEWS
Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting ABC17NEWS
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting, standoff in Okeechobee County - WPBF
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting, standoff in Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'Definition of abuse of power': Warren Sapp speaks at heated commission meeting - WPTV
'Definition of abuse of power': Warren Sapp speaks at heated commission meeting WPTV
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County implements wild burn ban - WPBF
Okeechobee County implements wild burn ban WPBF
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond - WPEC
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond WPEC
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man who barricaded self in house arrested in fatal shooting, sheriff's office says - WPTV
Okeechobee man who barricaded self in house arrested in fatal shooting, sheriff's office says WPTV
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Co. imposes burn ban amid dry weather - WPEC
Okeechobee Co. imposes burn ban amid dry weather WPEC
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY': Burn ban implemented for Okeechobee County - WPTV
'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY': Burn ban implemented for Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man charged with homicide - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee man charged with homicide South Central Florida Life
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County - WFLX
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County WFLX
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County - WPTV
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee - Florida Atlantic University
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee Florida Atlantic University
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces further reductions in Lake Okeechobee releases - FORT MYERS - Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces further reductions in Lake Okeechobee releases FORT MYERS - Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Too much or too little? Water releases from Lake Okeechobee comes into a question once again - Fox4Now.com
Too much or too little? Water releases from Lake Okeechobee comes into a question once again Fox4Now.com
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Low water levels on Lake Okeechobee prompt boat locks in several areas, impacting locals and fishermen - WPTV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County task force targets illegal sales and gambling - WPBF
Okeechobee County task force targets illegal sales and gambling WPBF
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Confirms 2026 Return » - - // MELODIC Magazine
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Confirms 2026 Return » - // MELODIC Magazine
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Lanes reopen after police activity on I-95 near Okeechobee Blvd. blocked some lanes of traffic - WPBF
Lanes reopen after police activity on I-95 near Okeechobee Blvd. blocked some lanes of traffic WPBF
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026 - Miami New Times
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026 Miami New Times
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Survivors of abuse at Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee reckon with state's dark past - WPTV
Survivors of abuse at Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee reckon with state's dark past WPTV
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Returns To Sunshine Grove For 10th Anniversary (Exclusive) - Pollstar News
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Returns To Sunshine Grove For 10th Anniversary (Exclusive) Pollstar News
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival announces return after 2 years - WPTV
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival announces return after 2 years WPTV
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Three missing Okeechobee children found safe, sheriff's office confirms - WPEC
Three missing Okeechobee children found safe, sheriff's office confirms WPEC
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper arrested for assault - WPTV
Former Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper arrested for assault WPTV
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps to stop sending polluted Lake Okeechobee water down Caloosahatchee River - WGCU
Army Corps to stop sending polluted Lake Okeechobee water down Caloosahatchee River WGCU
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps ends Lake Okeechobee releases as high water recedes - WLRN
Army Corps ends Lake Okeechobee releases as high water recedes WLRN
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee water releases to be temporarily halted starting Saturday - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee water releases to be temporarily halted starting Saturday WPTV
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps: Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River will end March 29 - Treasure Coast News
Army Corps: Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River will end March 29 Treasure Coast News
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
From Darkness to Data: New plans for the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee campus - WPTV
From Darkness to Data: New plans for the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee campus WPTV
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music Festival teases 2026 return - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Music Festival teases 2026 return South Central Florida Life
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ash from Lake Okeechobee burn puzzles Treasure Coast residents - WPEC
Ash from Lake Okeechobee burn puzzles Treasure Coast residents WPEC
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home - WPBF
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home WPBF
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Mobile home fire in Okeechobee County displaces family of 4, including 1 child - WPTV
Mobile home fire in Okeechobee County displaces family of 4, including 1 child WPTV
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16 - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16 South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'It's the last thing we own': Okeechobee family at risk of homelessness after damage from storm - WPTV
'It's the last thing we own': Okeechobee family at risk of homelessness after damage from storm WPTV
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity - WFLX
Storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity WFLX
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee drug bust leads to arrest of four convicted felons - WPEC
Okeechobee drug bust leads to arrest of four convicted felons WPEC
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County community begins to clean up after strong wind event - WPBF
Okeechobee County community begins to clean up after strong wind event WPBF
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Drug investigation leads to arrest of four convicted felons in Okeechobee County - WPBF
Drug investigation leads to arrest of four convicted felons in Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
National Weather Service confirms storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity - WFLX
National Weather Service confirms storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity WFLX
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says WPTV
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Plane crash in Okeechobee under investigation - WPBF
Plane crash in Okeechobee under investigation WPBF
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series: Lake Okeechobee Conditions, Schedule & Updates - Sports Illustrated
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series: Lake Okeechobee Conditions, Schedule & Updates Sports Illustrated
Published on 23 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee Florida Bass Fishing Report: Best Baits & Tactics - Sports Illustrated
Lake Okeechobee Florida Bass Fishing Report: Best Baits & Tactics Sports Illustrated
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee South Central Florida Life
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million - WPTV
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million WPTV
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Top 10 baits from Lake Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
Top 10 baits from Lake Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 17 February 2025 | 3:59 pm
GALLERY: The leaders lock in on Lake Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
GALLERY: The leaders lock in on Lake Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:15 pm
GALLERY: Big bass aplenty on Day 1 at Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
GALLERY: Big bass aplenty on Day 1 at Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 13 February 2025 | 11:18 pm
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 1 weigh-in (2/13/2025) - Major League Fishing
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 1 weigh-in (2/13/2025) Major League Fishing
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting - South Central Florida Life
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office honors deputies who went above and beyond during Hurricane Milton - WFLX
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office honors deputies who went above and beyond during Hurricane Milton WFLX
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Helicopter gets new life in tribute to Vietnam War veterans - WPTV
Helicopter gets new life in tribute to Vietnam War veterans WPTV
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is Feb. 22 &23 - South Central Florida Life
Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is Feb. 22 &23 South Central Florida Life
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Tractor-trailer overturns, closes Berman Road in Okeechobee County - WPEC
Tractor-trailer overturns, closes Berman Road in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
76-year-old man arrested, again, in undercover drug sting in Okeechobee County - WPEC
76-year-old man arrested, again, in undercover drug sting in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Okeechobee - Florida Courier
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Okeechobee Florida Courier
Published on 30 January 2025 | 3:07 am
Okeechobee Sheriff's Office quashes false rumors of ICE agents going into schools - WPBF
Okeechobee Sheriff's Office quashes false rumors of ICE agents going into schools WPBF
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Water main break on Okeechobee in West Palm Beach snarls traffic - Palm Beach Daily News
Water main break on Okeechobee in West Palm Beach snarls traffic Palm Beach Daily News
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
New fitness trail added at sports complex - South Central Florida Life
New fitness trail added at sports complex South Central Florida Life
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Warming center opened in Okeechobee to provide refuge from cold weather - WPEC
Warming center opened in Okeechobee to provide refuge from cold weather WPEC
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee man gets three years for plotting attacks on high school and Miami church - WPEC
Okeechobee man gets three years for plotting attacks on high school and Miami church WPEC
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows - Health News Florida
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows Health News Florida
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Alleged drug dealer arrested during undercover operation in Okeechobee - WPBF
Alleged drug dealer arrested during undercover operation in Okeechobee WPBF
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Family displaced by fire receives heartwarming community support in Okeechobee County - WPEC
Family displaced by fire receives heartwarming community support in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows - WUSF
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows WUSF
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Billions of gallons of water being released from Lake Okeechobee to lower depth 4 feet - WUSF
Billions of gallons of water being released from Lake Okeechobee to lower depth 4 feet WUSF
Published on 8 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee releases begin this weekend. Here's what we know - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee releases begin this weekend. Here's what we know WPTV
Published on 7 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Army Corps to lower Lake Okeechobee by 4 feet; algae blooms could follow - WUSF
Army Corps to lower Lake Okeechobee by 4 feet; algae blooms could follow WUSF
Published on 24 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations' - WPTV
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations' WPTV
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Stuart residents decry start of Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River - Treasure Coast News
Stuart residents decry start of Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River Treasure Coast News
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
20-year-old Okeechobee man sells $11,000 in narcotics to undercover detective - WPEC
20-year-old Okeechobee man sells $11,000 in narcotics to undercover detective WPEC
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Election results: All Okeechobee County, Florida races 2024 - WPBF
Election results: All Okeechobee County, Florida races 2024 WPBF
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee man held woman for days, sexually assaulted her, OCSO alleges - WPEC
Okeechobee man held woman for days, sexually assaulted her, OCSO alleges WPEC
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
'Mistakenly enacted': Okeechobee PD responds after issuing emergency order on guns - WPEC
'Mistakenly enacted': Okeechobee PD responds after issuing emergency order on guns WPEC
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
What’s Really ‘Fueling’ Harmful Algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee? - Florida Atlantic University
What’s Really ‘Fueling’ Harmful Algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee? Florida Atlantic University
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am